This one-day conference is aimed at students who are actively engaged in research. The emphasis of the conference will be placed on tackling the specific challenges which arise at varying stages of the doctoral process. This event is an opportunity to meet fellow students who are engaged in related fields of research and an ideal introduction to the UACES community.

The conference is hosted by the European Commission Representation in the UK and the UK Office of the European Parliament, London.

 

UACES would also like to acknowledge the support of the British International Studies Association (BISA). More information about BISA can be found at www.bisa.ac.uk.

 

DATE

9 November 2009

 

VENUE

The address of the conference venue is:

 

European Commission

Jean Monnet House

8 Storey's Gate

London SW1P 3AT

 

The closest tube station, St James's Park, is a 5-minute walk away.

 

REGISTRATION

You can book your place at the conference using the registration form found here.

 

PROGRAMME

The provisional programme can be viewed here.

 

FUNDING

The conference is a teaching conference. As such, many Universities (not all), will pay the registration fee on your behalf if they deem that the conference is an appropriate event for you to be attending. Please check with your supervisor or Department Secretary to find out what the situation is at your University.

 

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

UACES is able to assist members with their travel expenses; full information is available on the UACES website.

 

ACCOMMODATION

The conference is a one-day event. Delegates will need to make their own arrangements for accommodation if they are planning to stay overnight. Accommodation options include Travelodge, Meininger City Hostel & Hotel, and the YHA Earls Court.

 

UACES STUDENT FORUM

The UACES Student Forum is the student branch of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) aiming to provide students with useful resources and networks for their research. The Student Forum was created in 1999 to provide UACES with a specialist body for its many members still in full-time education. The aim of the Student Forum is to provide a voice for graduate students within UACES and to facilitate dialogue and the exchange of information between students at different institutions.

It is not a pre-requisite for students to be a member of UACES to take part in the Student Forum, but by joining UACES as a Student member you receive extra benefits such as financial assistance to help with travel costs when travelling to or from a Student Forum event or a UACES event.

 

UACES STUDENT FORUM ELECTIONS

During the conference, there will be elections for places on the Committee of the UACES Student Forum. Any student attending the conference or on the EuroResearch email list is eligible to vote. If you wish to stand for election you should contact any of the current UACES Student Forum Committee members. Any student may nominate themselves to stand for election, although it is expected that any successful candidate should join UACES (if they are not already a member).

 

Further information about the elections.

 

BISA

BISA is an independent academic organisation which promotes the study of International Relations and related subjects through teaching, research and the facilitation of contact between scholars. It is the professional organisation for academic and practitioners of International Relations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

 

NAVIGATING AROUND LONDON

If you are not familiar with London, and need some help finding your way around, Transport for London have an online journey planner.

 

The map below shows the location of the Conference Venue:

 

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